Crossed Axes Shield Sweater

Description

This sweater features a bold design of crossed axes on a shield, perfect for those who love a touch of adventure in their wardrobe. Knitted with a combination of intarsia and fair isle techniques, this project is great for intermediate to advanced knitters.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors
  US Needle Size: 7/4.5mm
  UK Old Needle Size: 7
  Metric Needle Size: 4.5mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• MC: Main color
• CC: Contrasting color

Instructions

Front

1. With MC, CO 80 stitches.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 20 rows.
3. Begin chart for crossed axes design using intarsia method.
4. Continue in pattern until piece measures 15 inches from CO edge.

Back

1. Work same as front until piece measures 16 inches from CO edge.
2. Shape armholes: BO 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
3. Continue in pattern until piece measures 24 inches from CO edge.

Sleeves

1. With MC, CO 40 stitches.
2. Work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows.
3. Begin chart for crossed axes design using fair isle method.
4. Continue in pattern, shaping sleeve cap at specified intervals.

Continue with finishing, sewing pieces together, and blocking according to your preference.

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